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OUR VIEW: Worth the effort

City seeks a new plan to tackle the addiction, homelessness and unruly behaviour downtown

  • Aug 3, 2022
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A Chilliwack Military Education Centre tank crushing cars is scheduled to be on display at the Chilliwack Fair on all three days, Aug. 5, 6 and 7, 2022. (Chilliwack Fair Facebook)

OPINION: Chilliwack Fair’s display of tank crushing cars deemed ‘insensitive’ in light of Ukraine war

Chilliwack has a proud military history but military tanks shouldn’t be crushing civilian vehicles

A Chilliwack Military Education Centre tank crushing cars is scheduled to be on display at the Chilliwack Fair on all three days, Aug. 5, 6 and 7, 2022. (Chilliwack Fair Facebook)
Campbell River Mirror editor Alistair Taylor poses for a picture at the 50th Parallel in Campbell River. Photo by a kindly passerby

I’m’ riding the e-bike wave in all it’s pedal-assisted glory

E-bikes are a popular item these days and Alistair Taylor is quick to jump on the trend

Campbell River Mirror editor Alistair Taylor poses for a picture at the 50th Parallel in Campbell River. Photo by a kindly passerby
A ferry arrives at Horseshoe Bay near West Vancouver, B.C. Monday, March 16, 2020. British Columbia’s health and safety agency for workers has imposed a hefty fine on BC Ferry Services Inc. over the death of one of its workers in June 2020.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

CAMERON: Can a new captain at BC Ferries set the ship straight?

Joy McPhail moves on to herculean challenge of fixing problem-plagued BC Ferries

A ferry arrives at Horseshoe Bay near West Vancouver, B.C. Monday, March 16, 2020. British Columbia’s health and safety agency for workers has imposed a hefty fine on BC Ferry Services Inc. over the death of one of its workers in June 2020.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
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Our community is in capable hands

Sometimes situations arise where “thank you” is totally inadequate. While out on…

  • Jul 29, 2022
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BC Highway 16 follows closely along the shore of the Skeena River between Prince Rupert and Terrace. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Highway speed limit signs are not a suggestion

It seems rare to see anyone driving under the posted limit

BC Highway 16 follows closely along the shore of the Skeena River between Prince Rupert and Terrace. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
The Island Corridor Foundation’s business case for the return of rail on Vancouver Island shows this photo of trains on tracks in Vic West. (Courtesy of Island Corridor Foundation)

I really want to take the train

The Island Corridor project would give non-car people another option and help reduce our emissions

The Island Corridor Foundation’s business case for the return of rail on Vancouver Island shows this photo of trains on tracks in Vic West. (Courtesy of Island Corridor Foundation)
Saratoga Speedway overhead view. Photo by Claye Chamberlin

LETTER -Saratoga debate should centre around fossil fuel use

Dear editor, The debate over the Saratoga Speedway seems to be about…

  • Jul 19, 2022
Saratoga Speedway overhead view. Photo by Claye Chamberlin
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Our region produces less than one per cent of the food we consume

Food insecurity is a common phrase that is bandied about in many…

  • Jul 13, 2022
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City Hall needs your energy and enthusiasm – and your inexperience

Re: Upcoming campbell river elections. This is a clarion call to all…

  • Jul 13, 2022
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Cross on the Rock is one of the Island’s many bicycle racing events. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Bike racing is more than just the Tour de France

From women’s racing, to gravel, to alternative programs, bike racing has something for everyone

Cross on the Rock is one of the Island’s many bicycle racing events. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
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All these years I’ve been a scofflaw, a lawbreaker

Imagine my surprise upon opening my Mirror to find out that all…

  • Jul 11, 2022
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Local business went above and beyond

Good afternoon, this is long overdue but I am hopeful that you…

  • Jul 8, 2022
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Bruce Cameron has been a pollster and strategist for over 35 years, working initially for Gallup Polls, Decima Research and the Angus Reid Group before founding his own consultancy, Return On Insight. (Black Press Media files)

CAMERON: Horgan’s about-face and departure changes the political landscape

Newly elected BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon must think the planets are aligning in his favour

Bruce Cameron has been a pollster and strategist for over 35 years, working initially for Gallup Polls, Decima Research and the Angus Reid Group before founding his own consultancy, Return On Insight. (Black Press Media files)
Bruce Cameron

CAMERON: What’s in a name? The BC Liberal Party contemplates a name change

‘The name change effort may look trivial, but it is a crucial step on the road to potentially regaining power’

Bruce Cameron
If we’re going to do something to protect the environment, we need to elect people who won’t pretend nothing’s wrong. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

OPINION: It’s time to stop pretending

SRD Director’s comments make a good point

If we’re going to do something to protect the environment, we need to elect people who won’t pretend nothing’s wrong. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
People contribute to a hand painting during the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Ottawa on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

OP-ED: Anti-Racism Data Act will help to dismantle systemic racism

National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity to celebrate B.C.’s historic Anti-Racism Data Act

  • Jun 21, 2022
People contribute to a hand painting during the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Ottawa on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
FILE – Nathan Cullen on February 28, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

CULLEN: Collective effort to support Ukrainians a testament to B.C.’s spirit

World Refugee Day to be held June 20 in British Columbia

  • Jun 20, 2022
FILE – Nathan Cullen on February 28, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Drying laundry outside can be much better on the environment than using conventional machines, but some buildings do not allow it. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Clothesline act help B.C. meet climate goals

Anti-Clothesline rule one of many outdated rules that inadvertently dissuade eco-friendly activity

Drying laundry outside can be much better on the environment than using conventional machines, but some buildings do not allow it. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
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How dare people use our flag as a protest symbol – letter

On Feb. 15, 1965, the day our maple leaf flag was raised…

  • Jun 14, 2022
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